In Memory

Richard L. Sundt Obit

Richard L. Sundt Obit

Richard Sundt

  • Richard Sundt

Sundt, Richard Sept. 12, 1942 - Aug. 16, 2016 of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away at the age of 73 on Tues-day, August 16, 2016. Richard was born and grew up in Minneapolis. He worked long hours daily at a bakery to put himself through college. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in pharmacy. While working as a pharmacist he began to fulfill his ambition as a business owner. He was the owner of The Medicine Chest Pharmacy & Camera, Sun Color Photo and Sundt Photograph-ics in White Bear Lake. Along with his passion for photography, he loved to design the apparel that can be found in his store. His high standards as a merchant serving the community for 40 years was rewarded by the loyalty shown by his customers. The Polar Bear Store became his latest venture and evidence of this can be found throughout town in the form of concrete bears. He made time for various forms of dancing, from ballroom to salsa. He traveled to different venues to pursuit his passion for dancing. One could often find him enjoying breakfast at Keys Cafe in White Bear. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane and Douglas Hage; brother Dale Sundt (Pat) and great grandson Lincoln Joseph. He is survived by his son, Richard (Beth) of Texas; sister Terry Holmes (LeRoy) of Minneapolis; brothers Ron Sundt (Gerlinde) of Canada; Mark Hage (Danitra) of Eagan; Scott Hage of Minneapolis; granddaugh-ters, Heather (Ryan) of Texas; Jenna (David) of Missouri and Lexie (Trey) of Texas; great grandchil-dren, Ellie, Leila, Natalee, Gemma and Hayden; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake. MN 55110 at 12:00pm Thursday, August 25, 2016. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A reception will be held at Parish Life Center located one block from the church. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers and will be donated to charity.